Wally's Wholesale

Walter, with Wally's Wholesale, is that honest, knowledgeable, and down-to-earth used truck dealer that we all thought doesn't exist. Specifically, after HOURS of internet searching, multiple phone calls, and follow-up emails relating to vehicle questions and requests for additional pictures and contact with countless dealers across the country, it doesn't take long for us (the consumer) to get that feeling that there is a lot of wool pulling, dishonesty, and evasiveness out there...until I made contact with Walter. Finally, a dealer that wasn't put off by taking time to ask specific questions about specific vehicles on his lot. Finally, a dealer that promptly responds to emails or info requests, and makes it past the first round if the first couple questions doesn't result in a sale. Have you ever had a dealer, at your request, actually take good pictures of minor body defects or unique features of a vehicle, to save you a trip and the possibility of being disappointed? That's Walter. He even told me that he'd rather me learn more about the vehicle I was interested in before I made a drive and was disappointed! Walter is actually looking to sell the very vehicle that I was looking to buy: a sound mechanical truck, a strong diesel with plenty of life left, and a well cared-for value with super nice exterior. 7.3's, duramax's, cummins, Wally has an eye for these trucks and more. Lets not forget, these are used trucks. Know the little quirks of each because there are trade-offs. Some manufacturers have awesome engines and weak trannys. Some have great engines and trannys but little problems with window switches or instrument clusters...you get the point. The unique thing about Walter is that he won't sell these vehicles with known problems. One of Walter's trucks that he purchased had a tranny glitch on the way to his lot, so it was actually re-routed to Walter's go-to truck repair shop, receiving a new tranny and upgraded heavy duty torque converter. Walter encouraged me to give the tranny shop a call with any specific questions I had. Wow, that's the truck I want to buy. Ready to go as soon as you drive it home. Do your homework, so you don't waste Walter's time and wear him out with mechanical questions because you didn't do your own research. Walter never seemed bothered by my questions, but instead, he efficiently was able to steer me toward the right combination of features resulting in the best fit for my described intended use. When I look for my next truck, am I going to look up Walter's inventory first? Absolutely! Am I going to recommend Wally's Wholesale to friends and family? Absolutely! I went out of my way to write this recommendation because I am so grateful for Walter's assistance in my successful truck search. Hope this helps my fellow truck shoppers out there. If the truck you are looking for shows up on Walter's well laid out website, I bet it's going to be worth your drive to go see it. more

I recently was selling a Ford diesel truck online in Tn, and Wally's wholesale contacted me interested in buying it from VA . When he told me that he was a dealer and would send a driver out to pick up the truck and pay me, I was a little hesitant. But after talking to them a few times, I learned to trust in there motives. The driver came with a certified check written to me and we went to the bank and I cashed it very easily and that was the end. Sold the truck for a great price and it was very easy working with them. I would do this again in the future with Wally's wholesale, and would encourage anyone to work with them.\r Thanks Wally's!!!\r Christy Schaffer\r more

My wife and I bought a vehicle from Walter in Oct 2010. I had spoken with quite a few dealers in and out of the area about 3/4 tons trucks, and this was by far and away the best experience, in fact, the best of my car/truck purchasing. We sat one evening well past closing and talked about different options/makes, getting to know what we really wanted in the vehicle, and his opinions between the different brands/types/styles and so fourth. No pressure to do anything, and once we knew what we wanted, if they didn't have it, he would find it.... We left with no pressure/pitch to buy from him, but with lots of info and test drove all three, and when we were ready to buy, come on back. That's what we did. more

I have recently bought a vehicle from Walter. I like to change vehicles every few years and I must say this time it was a buying experience like no other. I've never dealt with a salesman with such integrity and such a human component to them. Walter is more concerned that you leave a satisfied customer than he does with making a sale. You'll never get the typical sales pitch of why you should buy from him or why you should purchase the vehicle you're test driving. Just walk into his office and read the testimonials posted on the wall. What other dealer fills up the back of a vehicle with toys and candy for the kids of a family that's going through tough times during Christmas? I'm looking forward to my next purchase. There won't be internet searches any longer, I'll be going straight to Wally's Wholesale for a one stop shop from here on out! more

My husband and I rented an apartment from Walter. I was suprised on the upkeep of the apartment, and the building itself. After viewing many apartments in the area Walater's apartment by far where the nicest we had seem. We did end up renting from Walter, we rented from him for over two years. We never had any problems with having repairs done quickly. When we moved out we turned in our keys and two weeks later we recieved our security deposit back. As a renter you must understand that when you move in an apartment or a house the fact is your renting. So any damages that are done are the tenents responsiblity. However if you leave the apartment in the condidtion it was in when you moved in then, you are due your security deposit back. Walter Thanks again! You made our stay in Virginia a pleasent stay. If we ever return to the area and are in the Market to rent again. You will definatley be the one we contact first. Thanks Again. Mr. & Mrs. Marshall Pros: Friendly, Helpful, Understanding more

JUST WANTED TO SAY I AM VERY SATISFIED WITH MY APARTMENT. iF i NEED WALTER FOR ANYTHING HE IS A PHONE CALL AWAY. HE TAKES GREAT PRIDE IN HIS RENTAL PROPERTY SINCE THEY ARE LOCATED IN THE HISTORIC DISTRICT OF THE CITY. I JUST WANTED TO REFUTE THE REVIEW FROM AN EARLIER TIME BY SOMEONE I DON'T KNOW. I THINK HER VIEW OF WALTER IS SO WRONG. SHE MUST HAVE JUST WANTED TO BASH HIM. HIS APARTMENTS ARE BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED AND I LOVED BEING HIS TENNANT THANKS WALT. NOW I AM READY TO PURCHASE A VEHICLE TOO. I WILL BE CONTACTING YOU IN JUNE OR JULY. THANKS FOR EVERYTHINGS. Pros: HONEST-CARES ABOUT HIS TENANTS more

I have bought over 10 vehicles in my life and I have never met a more honest person that tries to make everything as good as a dealership should make it. The first truck I bought was a 3 year old f-250 i bought from Wallys Wholesale in 2004. That truck I drove for 2 years before I had to do anything other than change the oil. I figured that I would go back to the same place for my second vehicle. This time I needed a car for my daughter. The long and short of it was that I was so impressed with the owner that I let him look for the right car for my daughter. We spelled out the paramiters and price 2 weeks later after letting us do our own mechanics check, which came back withut any issues, we drove out in a 04 camry that was $1400 less than the next closest vehicle within 300 miles that I could find on the internet. I found out that this guy opened his own shop just so he could guarrantee that the work was being done right on his own inventory. I gotta say eveything about Wallys Wholesale and Walter Werness, Julie and his entire staff smelled of just being straight forward honest people and that appears to be harder and harder to find. Pros: Honest straight, he tries to make everything right Cons: I can't say I experienced one. more

We rented from Walter Werness for a year. We had to move, because of job relocation. We called to inquire about our security deposit, 2 months after we had moved and Walter stated we owed him money, because of so-called damages to the apartment. The only thing that was damaged was the stove top, which he knew about. He quoted a price and I was told by the maintenace guy, that the part had been ordered and would arrive in 2 weeks. When we spoke with Walter, he said we owed him $250 more for damages. He accused us of stealing door knobs and the plastic covers for light sockets. He also stated that the apartment was dirty. I cleaned the apartment the weekend before we moved and the missing covers were not there when we moved in. When we moved in the place was disaster. There was cat hair in clumps everywhere, not to mention cat toys under the fridge. The place was not cleaned and it took him to months to come back and paint and he ended up only painting two walls. The bottom line is, if you are buying a car or renting: BEWARE! I would investigate and live somewhere else. He will do nothing to the apartment, he expects the renter to do everything. The last time I checked, that is what you do when you own a home, not rent! Cons: Personnel, attitude more